New! Weldon's Practical Needlework Series!

If you've ever dreamed of knitting a proper petticoat or crafting ear-caps for your pony these are the books for you! Weldon's Practical Needlework is reproduced exactly as it was published in the late 1800s and is filled with old-timey patterns for knitting, crochet, smocking, tatting, macrame and embroidery.

Check out some of the sweet Victorian garments and accessories you can make!

Better Know A Crafter: Sheryl Lemon

Sheryl is an excellent knitter and a craft night regular. We are loving the felt bag she just finished. This wooly owl applique was her first needle felting project--nice job Sheryl!

Sheryl Lemon

1) What makes you want to be crafty?
I've been a knitter for 40 years, but now is the most exciting time to be knitting: new yarns, great needles, etc. This is my only creative outlet and we all need that.

2) Tell us about your felted bag.
This messenger bag just kept evolving: added stripes and needle felting embellishment. The strap was the biggest challenge.


3) How did you learn how to do what you do?
My mother taught me to knit as a little girl and she still has the first out-of-shape scarf I ever made her! Hey, I still make scarves.

4) What is your favorite animal?
I'm pretty certain my spirit animal is an elk.

Thanks Sheryl! Happy knitting!

New! Fancy Tiger Project Bags!

We are excited to introduce our new Fancy Tiger project bags! Made from some of the fabrics we carry in the store, these super-functional bags will keep your knitting, embroidery and crochet projects tidy and protected.


Now you can blow peoples minds with cuteness and craftiness while you are on the go!


The bags are completely reversible with a fancy print on one side and a solid on the other, so you can pick a side to suit your mood. Sweet!


These cute bags are handmade right here at Fancy Tiger and each is a one of a kind fabric combination.

Craft Talk with Leslie Hall

Better Know A Crafter: Julia Slejko

Julia is a crafting wonder woman! She does it all--knitting, sewing, quilting--and with super cute results.

Julia Slejko

1) What makes you want to be crafty?
I am working on a PhD, so knitting and sewing helps me get creative for my dissertation! I love knitting, sewing bags and am just starting to quilt.


2) Tell us about all your cute projects.
Knit Twinkle Pilot Hat and Flying Gloves. Using Twinkle yarn is the trick!

Taxi Tote bag by Anna Maria Horner with Echino fabric

Lotta Jansdotter yoga bag with Kokka fabric


3) How did you learn how to do what you do?
My grandmother taught me everything I know! Continental-style knitting, crochet, sewing, even some pattern making. She just turned 88 on the 11th. Originally from Italy, she was a seamstress, pattern maker, and is amazingly talented. Now she supervises!


4) What is your favorite animal?
Monkeys

Thanks Julia! Happy crafting!

New Japanese Craft Book Mania!

We have tons of cute, new Japanese craft books in!

Naomi Ito's new Nani Iro sewing book has simple and pretty sewing patterns for women and girls using some of her beautiful fabrics.


Two new books of adorable felt sweet treats are here--make handsewn pastries from wool felt (left) or needlefelt sweet pastries from dyed wool(right).

We have three new Japanese felting books,




and a lovely new Sashiko embroidery book.


Happy crafting!

3 Years of Crafting Awesomeness!

Our 3 year anniversary party was a success! Thanks everyone who came out for the celebration! We had delicious treats from Gaia, herb infused wine, and free gifts for all thanks to our wonderful vendors.

We were super excited that everyone came out wearing their handmade outfits - here are some of the inspiring projects people were sporting:


Thanks Denver for 3 awesome years! xo - jaime and amber